How is the MSI K8N NEO4-F nForce4?

[Jawo]

Newegg
MSI

Been thinking about using this board.....the egg lists the 4th pci card as communications only....while MSI lists "Four 32-bit v2.3 Master PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface)." Little confused over this....

Also thinking about using the Zalman 7000B-alcu cooler for the A64 3000+

EDIT: ugh...hit enter before could finish

 

[The Pentium Guy]

I wouldn't trust it. MSI generally leaves their products largely unsupported and buggy. The EPoX solution is much better, and a much better bang for the buck IMO. You could look at the Chaintech offering.

 

[Bona Fide]

I would only trust the Platinum series by MSI...since they've won Gold in AT's motherboard roundups.

 

[Jawo]

so should I get the EPoX as discussed here?

 

[imported_Kensai]

There is nothing wrong with that MSI board...

 

[RobbyG]

If you're a mad overclocker then go for the DFI, otherwise the Epox is a very stable and reliable board as many can attest to.

 

[DoobieOnline]

Hey Jawo, I should be receiving my NEO4-F today and will be putting it together this weekend if my PCI-e card shows up by Friday. I'll let you know how it goes. Oh, and you can find it at Buy.com for $77.90 shipped right now ($10 off coupon exp 07/14 at midnight). See my post in Hot Deals here.